Check Strap - Door - Front - LH - Remove and Replace: Remove
- Remove the front LH door trim panel. See PANEL - DOOR TRIM - FRONT - LH (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
- Connect the window switch tool to the door harness and fully raise the front LH door window.
- Remove the front door speaker. See SPEAKER - FRONT DOOR - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front door check strap to the A-pillar.
24 N.m (17.7 ft-lbs)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
CAUTION: Unbolting the door check allows the door to swing freely beyond opening limits. - Use a plastic trim tool to release the clips (x3) that attach the check strap seal to the door.
- Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the check strap to the door.
10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs)
- 10 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Reach inside the speaker bracket opening and remove the check strap from the vehicle.